Health care reform will change much of the medical services delivery system as we know it, but its impact on workers' compensation, while likely significant, will be indirect and accidental--as well as both positive and negative.
The sinking of the Deepwater Horizon drill rig in the Gulf of Mexico will create a $52.8 million (EUR40 million) loss for German reinsurer Hannover Re, the firm said last week.
Contingent commissions are either a serious conflict of interest that clouds the insurance buying decision, or they can act as leverage in the carrier-client relationship, according to the conflicting views of two brokers presented here.
As we grapple with what we dislike about the workers' compensation system, outside forces are chipping away at our bronze coating and creating new standards for adjusters and industry stakeholders.
The theme for the 84th annual meeting of the American Association of Managing General Agents--"Commitment + Value Added = Opportunity In A Changing World"
Even in a soft market, price is not the only differentiator among insurance companies. In a wide-ranging interview, Paul Romano touches upon the many elements of quality his company seeks to offer...